River Gallery School

L'shana tova to everyone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

Painting by Adult Studio student Kate Judd

Gallery 34 Artists + Upcoming Offerings - https://mailchi.mp/rivergalleryschool/october2024

Beginning Drawing 1
with Eric Cutler
Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm
Nov 6 - Dec 18

During this 6 week class, students will explore the foundational elements of line, value and shape in a structured, accessible way. Everyone is capable of learning to draw and with practice, experience and understanding this immeasurably interesting art form can become a lifelong practice!

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =2694228

Wondering what the kiddos can do during in-service days when school is closed? We are now offering Vacation Day Art Camp! Join us on Oct 15 + 16 from 9am - 12 pm for ages 6-12. Also, we offer an early drop off option starting at 8 am.
Registration closes Oct 7th.

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Mixed Media Printmaking Weekend Workshop
with Helen Schmidt
Oct 19 + 20

Have fun using printmaking inks and a variety of other media to create unique mixed media prints! During this workshop, you will create layers using textures, inked plates, masking and mark making to produce monotypes. Instruction and guidance will be provided, or use the time to create prints on your own. You can also finish off your prints with the letterpress to incorporate type into your prints, and/or add some collage elements.

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Some examples of what you can expect to make at our Advanced Alcohol Ink: Make More Magic workshop on October 5th. Work with for an inspiring (+ fun) Saturday afternoon!
Interested? Enrollment is open until Monday. We hope you can join us 🌸

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =276153

Sequencing
with Lydia Thomson
Sun, Oct 27
1 - 4 pm

In this 3 hour workshop, you will quickly identify important elements in your creative work, momentarily suspends part of your thought process, and allows you to begin work without the burdens of self-doubt, memory, and desire.
A lovely day to spend a Sunday afternoon!

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =258715

Last few days to check out the RGS Faculty Show at Main Street Studio located at 36 Main Street, Brattleboro!

Feel free to buzz the office + we will let you into the gallery space. Hope to see you!

NEW! Vacation Art Camp during in-service days school is closed!

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Mend + Stitch
Tomorrow (Friday) 11:30am-1:30pm
We would love for you to join us!

Free, donations grateful accepted
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Places in Watercolors- Only 4 spots left!
Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm
Sept 20 - Oct 25

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Read our newest newsletter + learn about our upcoming fall offerings!
https://mailchi.mp/rivergalleryschool/midsept_2024

Starting this week!
Child, Tween + Teen Studios

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =56616

Free Workshop!
Mend + Stitch
with Liza Cassidy
Next Friday, Sept 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm

Bring your mending projects and tools, our concentration is on hand mending, slow stitching, all levels are welcome and encouraged, we will share skills, materials and ideas, side by side. Basic materials are provided. Through the meditative process of mending cloth, we cultivate care for ourselves and our community.
This offering is provided in part by support from The National Endowment for the Arts.

New Offering!
Vacation Day Art Camp
Join us during in-service days when school is closed!
Oct 15 + 16

In this 1/2 day art camp students ages 6-12 will dive into art mediums such as painting, drawing, fiber arts, cardboard construction and printmaking. This camp will be held downstairs in RGS's Main Street Studio, which is on the street level. Each day will have different projects which may include building dream/fairy/alien houses, mask making, animal portraits, making comic zines, and more!

Additionally, there may be field trips (all within walking distance) to the Brattleboro Museum of Art, First Proof Press and the Wonky Press as well as other arts based non-profits.

Snacks are included!

The camp will run from 9am – 12pm on in-service school days. There is an option for early drop off between 8am – 9am.

Early Drop Off fee is $10 per day
Camp Early Drop-Off Fee will be suggested as an add-on item in checkout. Select 1 in the dropdown menu for quantity and then select each child in your family who will be dropped off early

Applicable discounts will show up automatically in check out:
Sibling Discount: $5 off per child when siblings enroll together for the same day
Early Bird Discount: $5 off per child for enrolling three weeks in advance
Registration Closes One Week Before Camp Begins

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Advanced Alcohol Ink: Make More Magic
with Maggie Cahoon
Sat, Oct 5 from 9:30am-4:30pm

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
Join us to deepen your understanding of alcohol inks. More specific and intricate techniques will be covered in this advanced class of Alcohol Ink Magic. You will learn to create ripples, roses/flowers, circle design, and flooding techniques. We will also explore the use of metallic inks, opening up new territories of exploration, awe, and fun. Prior experience with alcohol inks is strongly recommended.

Explore the magical world of Alcohol Inks in this one day workshop. We will explore the many ways of working with this stimulating fluid art. Alcohol ink colors are deep, vibrant, and stunning. Your creativity will soar as we dive into this beautiful and decidedly engaging medium.
https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =276153

Making + Drawing with Walnut Ink
with Paul Bowen
Sat, Nov 9 from 10am - 2pm

We will husk, pulp, and turn fallen and steeped walnuts from Paul's tree into beautiful sepia-colored ink for drawing. Using dip pens and an assortment of papers, we'll practice mark making and drawing. Everyone will go home with a share of the ink. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty!

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =258718

New Offering: Tween Studio! - https://mailchi.mp/rivergalleryschool/september2024

Our popular afterschool art program is now enrolling for the Sept-Dec session!

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Monoprint Mondays
with Lauren Watrous

Monotype printing is a process where paint or ink is painted or rolled onto a slick surface and pulled off with rag, brush, swab, stick, or anything found to make a mark. It has a feeling of being thought up by someone making a paint sketch out in the field and wanting to keep a record before wiping the plate, they press a piece of paper to it and make a print. The pressing creates its own unique effects and embeds the paper with a record of the temporary painting.

This class introduces students to basic monotype printmaking including transfer trace, additive, subtractive and layered techniques. Students can then delve into the intricacies of their favorite technique, or layer several of these processes to create multimedia imagery of rich complexity. This class is open to all levels, and non-toxic materials are used.

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =290480
artwork by Lauren Watrous

Hi everyone! The school will be closed for a much needed summer break starting August 24 through Sept 2. We will be back to business starting Sept 3rd and our hours will be 9am-5pm. Fall Semester starts Sept 16th + registration will be open via our online system while we are away. See you on the other side!
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Gems appear as we deep clean closets! A in motion from 2004.
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Interested in learning to draw but don't know where to start? We have Eric Cutler offering a Beginning Drawing on Thursday evenings. This 6 week class will cover the foundation elements of line, value and shape in a structured, accessible (+ fun) way.

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =302417

artwork by Eric Cutler

There's still a few spaces for Plein Air at Retreat Farm with Mary Giammarino! This class is great for beginners + seasoned artists.
Fridays, starting Aug 23 - Oct 4 (no class Sept 27) from 10am - 1pm.

https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =268891

Fall Registration Now Open!
Monoprint Mondays
With Lauren Watrous

This class introduces students to basic monotype printmaking including transfer trace, additive, subtractive and layered techniques. Students can then delve into the intricacies of their favorite technique, or layer several of these processes to create multimedia imagery of rich complexity. This class is open to all levels, and non-toxic materials are used.
https://rivergalleryschool.asapconnected.com/ =290480

artwork by Lauren Watrous